MATERIALS PLANNING ANALYST II

Job Overview

Monitors the execution of shipments, manages orders and shortages, supports logistics, and meets or exceeds desired service levels and inventory targets.

Job Requirements

• Responsible for material planning, scheduling, and inventory control by using SAP. Interface closely with factory and all other related departments to ensure activities are defined accurately and executed effectively.
  Partner with CS to develop a suitable supply chain solution that meets customer requirements while maintaining minimum inventory and optimal freight cost.
  Monitor inbound shipments and backlog on daily basis and make sure it meets the plan and highlight any discrepancies.
  Review PI/PR and create Purchase Orders with awareness of customer request dates to support on-time delivery to customers.
  Manage daily MRP exception reports for Finished Goods while optimizing on-hand inventory and meeting service requirements. Manage future late: attempt to correct orders which were reconfirmed to later date than original confirmation date.
  Advises on availability date of finished products to Customer Service teams.  Confirms all unconfirmed customer orders in SAP.
  Leads continuous improvement activity, individually and with teams to impact planning KPIs.
  Reduce Past dues, Manage Pull-ins and drive improvement actions
  Participation in weekly/monthly Meetings to review overdue backlog.

   

   

  1. 3-5 years of experience within the area of Material Planning is preferable
  2. Problem-solving skills, analytical skills, and communication skills
  3. English both written and spoken
  4. Basic knowledge in the use of SAP and Microsoft Office is preferable

   

  Ability to work in a matrix environment with multi-cultural teams
  Ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and continues improvement attitude
  Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels

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What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional level experience

Competencies